Section: SESSION 2: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS /DATA COLLECTION TECNIQUES | Module 4: Applied Research Methods Qualitative Research Methods: | University of Rwanda

Section outline

Introduction

Qualitative research data collection uses specific data collection techniques. This session covers three commonly used qualitative data collection techniques: Observation, in-depth interview and focus group discussion.

LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THE SESSION

By the end of this session, you should be able to:

LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THE SESSION

Apply observation as a qualitative data collection technique

Conduct in-depth interview

Facilitate a focus group discussion

Take notes from each covered data collection technique

Elucidate strengths and weaknesses of each covered data collection technique
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  In your respective groups, answer all provided questions
  
  Q1: Discuss challenges described in the reading and propose solutions to overcome those challenges
  
  Q2: How are virtues of qualitative research will be considered for your group work?
  
  Q3: Discuss common problems associated with qualitative research question and share your group experience with research question formulation
  
  Then, preprare a 10 minutes presentation about how these challenge may apply to your group qualitative study
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